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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,901.68, 41,262.78 and 16,472.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,901.68, 41,262.78 and 16,472.64 is: 22,731.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,901.68 : 41,262.78 = 16,472.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,901.68/41,262.78 = 16,472.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,901.68x = 41,262.78 × 16,472.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,901.68x = 679,706,858.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,706,858.36/29,901.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,731.40

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